Ducati MotoGP rider Andrea Dovizioso does not intend to continue his contract for 2021. The Italian rider plans to create an Academy just like Valentino Rossi than to be a test rider.
Dovizoso could return to the Yamaha fold in 2021 as its MotoGP test rider in place of the Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo, according sports manager and commentator Carlo Pernat.
“Andrea Dovizioso wants to create an Academy, like Valentino, but for young motocross riders based at the Monte Coralli track in Faenza. I am 80% convinced,” Pernat said.
“Going the way of Honda would have been the most logical choice, but now Dovizioso would be of little use because they have already managed to make a bike that everyone can ride.
“The only path for Andrea is that of Yamaha, who would need him. But he is a rider who costs, I think at least two million euros.” Pernat added.
Former Ducati rider Lorenzo has admitted an Aprilia test rider role is an option for next year, but the three-time MotoGP world champion insisted his priority is to remain with Yamaha.
“Jorge, however, must look in the mirror and understand what he wants to do when he grows up. If I were Rivola I would ask him if he still wants to be a test rider,” Pernat said.
“If he were to answer yes, as I think he will, it would be a good move, he could give excellent indications. If Aprilia manages to grab him, it would mean that it has increased its resources and that would be good news.
“The impression that Lorenzo has given me in recent months is that of having pulled the plug. I have big doubts about him, I would make him a contract in which I would only pay him if he were to ride.” Pernat added.
